A place of mythical beauty, Valley of Flowers in Uttrakhand is a place that is difficult to reach but rewards you when you eventually do so. Trekkers, solo backpackers, photographers, it has enough in store for everyone. It is a bit difficult to reach and takes time and hence you must plan well before visiting.
General route is through Haridwar-Rishikesh-Rudraprayag-Chamoli-Joshimath-Govindghat-Ghangaria. From Ghangaria you can also visit another destination called Hemkund Saheb, which is a SIkh shrine. Potential travellers may consider the details below,
Peak Season?
-June-August
How many days?
- 6-7 days from and to Delhi.
Transport?
- From Delhi both trains and buses are available aplenty to Haridwar. After that you mostly rely on buses or cars that you can also share with others to save money if you are alone.
Food?
- Mostly vegetarian. After Govindghat, a plate of Maggi seems to be the best option at any point of time. I felt sorry for Momofuku Ando but Maggi was the only noodles brand those people were aware of.
Budget?
- The region is inexpensive and budget friendly. INR 10000 should be more than enough for one person.
Accommodation?
- Budget accommodation is available till the last base camp (Ghangaria) and hence it should not be a concern for anyone. But if you are looking for expensive luxury resorts, you might be disappointed as well. But that should be least of your concerns when you are looking to experience pristine nature.